Amstrad CPC fans have a new reason to dust off their classic hardware as a fresh beat ’em up, Renegade Reborn, prepares to hit the scene. This upcoming title aims to recapture the grit of the 80s arcade original while introducing modern refinements for the retro community. The developer has made a deliberate technical choice to run the game at 25 Hz. This decision prioritizes fluid movements and actions, ensuring the fast-paced gameplay remains responsive and effective—a crucial element for any high-stakes brawler.
Renegade - An Arcade classic as an Amiga AGA edition by Dave Douglas! [v1.5 UPDATE]
In the 1980s Ocean Software ( Imagine Label) released a fine beat 'em up for many different 8bit systems. It was a game that involved you as a street fighter, fighting gangs, in order to rescue his girlfriend, who is being held captive by a mafia boss. Sadly, however, when it comes to the Amiga version, it was pretty terrible! With one person on the Lemon Amiga site saying it's "pure crap." Well, fast forward to today, and thanks to Douglas letting us know, he has released the Renegade Amiga AGA edition. An overhauled version that should be as faithful as possible to the Arcade.
Renegade Reloaded - A classic beat em up for the Amstrad CPC now features scrolling!
In 1988 Ocean Software ( Imagine Label ) released a fine beat 'em up for the Amstrad CPC, C64 and ZX Spectrum. It was a great title that had either single player or two player gameplay with you playing as street fighters known only as Renegade in a revenge against a kingpin named "Mr. Big" for murdering their brother. Well if you remember this fine game from the 80's you'll be pleased to know that if you have an Amstrad CPC, you can play the newest of releases called 'Renegade Reloaded'; A new CPC version of the game which now features scrolling by Geco!
Renegade - Florinthedwarf's BIG ZX Spectrum Retro Review!
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Ruff N Tumble - HQ action packed platformer playable on a PC/MAC
What a great start to a Monday morning, as after a personal request of ours, Gamesnostalgia has made available the kick ass Amiga platformer ' Ruff N Tumble ', which has been re-packaged for both PC and Mac. First released for the Amiga by Renegade in 1994 and developed by Wunderkind, Ruff N tumble is one of the finest action packed platforming Amiga games you'll ever play. Not only does it have some of the best graphics with a great soundtrack, but the game has 4 worlds to play through each with lots of baddies and tons of firepower.
The Friday Foursome #15 - I ask about your 4 favorite fighting games and beat em ups!
Into its 15th episode now, The Friday Foursome is a show I host which asks a gaming question that requires four, and four alone, answers from you, the worldwide gaming community. Made as a video response or a comment if you wish, people who enter will get a posted video on my Facebook page, and if you accrue the highest amount of 'Likes' you will get featured on the next episode. This episode I ask about your 4 favorite fighting games and beat em ups, what ones I choose as my favourites and the winner of the last episode is featured. Fancy a Foursome?





